If you’re anything like us, you’ve been itching for that first warm summer night in downtown Columbus — where the sun sets late, the skyline glows, and live music echoes through the city streets.
Lucky for all of us, the Columbus Commons just dropped their 2025 outdoor summer concert lineup… and it’s absolutely stacked.
We’re talking a Shadowbox Live tribute to Aerosmith and Van Halen, a full-blown Rick Ross performance backed by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (yes, you read that right), a Commons Ground concert featuring Nelly (2000s nostalgia galore), and plenty more.
Whether you’re looking to dance, vibe, picnic, or just soak up the sounds of summer without spending a dime (many of these are free!), this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting lineups the Commons has ever put together.
Sword II
Mon, Feb 23 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Ben Maloney Quartet
Tue, Feb 24 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Instrument Petting Zoo
Wed, Feb 25 • 10:35 am
Westland Area Library • 4740 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228
Other
Happy Hour w/ Snow Day at Woodlands Tavern
Wed, Feb 25 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Ria Blaq
Wed, Feb 25 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Dave Hause & The Mermaid w/ Two Cow Garage
Wed, Feb 25 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $35Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Wed, Feb 25 • 8:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Live music with Evan Holcombe
Thu, Feb 26 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crooked Can • 5354 Center Street Hilliard, 43026
Other
FLIPPO: Tribute to Steely Dan
Thu, Feb 26 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Happy Hour w/ Junkman’s Choir
Thu, Feb 26 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Bradley Mellen
Thu, Feb 26 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Daniel Bell
Thu, Feb 26 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Court Westerville, 43082
Other
The Spikedrivers Happy Hour Concert
Thu, Feb 26 • 7:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Horsesitter w/ Ducking, TBA
Thu, Feb 26 • 7:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Trial By Fire ft. Dave Katz / Nick Shaver / Tony Kazel / Luke Bergan / Chris Coa
Thu, Feb 26 • 7:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
University Band and Collegiate Winds
Thu, Feb 26 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
OSU Weigel Auditorium • 1866 College Road North Columbus, 43210
Other
FLIPPO: Tribute to Steely Dan (Late Show)
Thu, Feb 26 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
February 2026 Live Music Line-Up
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28 • 10:00 pm
Park Street Tavern • 501 Park Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Tyler Fairburn
Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Feb 28 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Dave Powers
Fri, Feb 27 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Court Westerville, 43082
Other
Yours For The Taking at PBR Live
Fri, Feb 27 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse • 4005 The Strand W Columbus, OH 43219
Other
The Steel Wheels
Fri, Feb 27 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.73Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
DeadHeart, Counterfeit Goods (Cincinnati) and Reverend Evade And The Devil Dodge
Fri, Feb 27 • 7:00 pm
Half Baked • 765 North High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Tony Hagood Trio
Fri, Feb 27 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Mario Kart Band – 1st Anniversary Show!
Fri, Feb 27 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $18.75Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Amy Evan’s and Bob McCann
Fri, Feb 27 • 8:00 pm
India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214
Other
Just Another Mojo
Fri, Feb 27 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Triple Creek
Fri, Feb 27 • 8:45 pm
Admission starts at: $5Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
Other
Church przts: The Original Church
Fri, Feb 27 • 10:00 pm
The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202
Other
The Sound of Words: Randolph A. Foster Seize the Music Series
Sat, Feb 28 • 3:00 pm
William Henry Harrison House • 570 West Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215
Other
SUPER Sunday Afternoon Showcase with Moviola, Marcy Mays, Billy M.
Sat, Feb 28 • 4:00 pm
Dick’s Den • 2417 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
All Those Who Wander w/ TBA
Sat, Feb 28 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
SWINGIN’ N SHAKIN’ WITH WHIRLYBIRDS – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sat, Feb 28 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Zayne
Sat, Feb 28 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Court Westerville, 43082
Other
Good Terms
Sat, Feb 28 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
I See Stars
Sat, Feb 28 • 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $35.40The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
Other
Urban Strings Columbus Presents “The String Queens”
Sat, Feb 28 • 6:45 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Khamari – To Dry a Tear: Part II
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Andy Shaw Band’s Bob Marley Tribute
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Rob Zinn (National Artist)
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Cash Only 15: A Celebration of Johnny Cash
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $25.89Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Forever Strange w/ TBA
Sat, Feb 28 • 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Lightning Express with New Soft Shoe
Sat, Feb 28 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Driftwood
Sat, Feb 28 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Terry Davis: Gospel Soul Series
Sun, Mar 1 • 2:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Dave Sabatka
Sun, Mar 1 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Amelia Day WCBE Happy Hour Concert
Sun, Mar 1 • 5:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Artikal Sound System
Mon, Mar 2 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.89Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Jasmine Spitzer
Tue, Mar 3 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Squeezin & Wheezin – Mike Farrenkopf
Tue, Mar 3 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Trad Nua Celtic Series: The Tannahill Weavers – Charlie’s Stage
Tue, Mar 3 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
The Ten Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour
Tue, Mar 3 • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Symphony Orchestra Concerto Winners Concert
Tue, Mar 3 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
OSU Weigel Auditorium • 1866 College Road North Columbus, 43210
Other
Jake Ewald (Slaughter Beach, Dog // Modern Baseball)
Tue, Mar 3 • 7:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
The Lady Nikki/Ed Robinson Situation
Wed, Mar 4 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Whirlybirds
Wed, Mar 4 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick – Spring Tour 2026
Wed, Mar 4 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
Jasno (MI) w/ Savi & Tay-O
Wed, Mar 4 • 7:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Such Sweet Thunder: Tribute to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
Wed, Mar 4 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $23Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
US Naval Academy Band Brass Ensemble presents concert
Wed, Mar 4 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
OSU Weigel Auditorium • 1866 College Road North Columbus, 43210
Other
Ladies of Longford: 25th Anniversary Show – Charlie’s Stage
Wed, Mar 4 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Hudson Freeman w/ Brian Gerald Bulger
Wed, Mar 4 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.65Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Mary McClendon
Thu, Mar 5 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Devi & Liz: Violin Duo
Thu, Mar 5 • 6:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
St. Stephen’s Bright Night – Music Hall Stage
Thu, Mar 5 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $35Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Songwriter Sessions hosted by Jamie Ravine – Charlie’s Stage
Thu, Mar 5 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Columbus Soul & Salvage
Fri, Mar 6 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Erik Augis Trio
Fri, Mar 6 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
The Drowsy Lads – St. Paddy’s Day Concert
Fri, Mar 6 • 6:00 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot Street Powell, 43065
Other
Happy Hour w/ Trey Hedrick
Fri, Mar 6 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Columbus Soul and Salvage at Rambling House
Fri, Mar 6 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Barry Manilow The Last Columbus Concert
Fri, Mar 6 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
Hot Like Mars w/ The Wonderlands
Fri, Mar 6 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.73Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Stephen Wilson Jr. – Gary The Torch Tour
Fri, Mar 6 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Pete Mills Quartet
Fri, Mar 6 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
March 2026 Frequency Fridays
Fri, Mar 6 • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10The Fuse Factory • 139 West Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Amadeus Live
Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 7 • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
EMO NIGHT ft. Flicker//Fade Live Band Emo Night
Fri, Mar 6 • 8:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Red Healer w/ Chunx & Nikole McGee
Fri, Mar 6 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
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